Dog Treats Come Under FDA Scrutiny

By

Bill Tomson

Updated Feb. 13, 2013 4:19 p.m. ET

Some pet owners and veterinarians are concerned that dogs are becoming sick after eating jerky treats for pets, regulators say, and the Food and Drug Administration is working to nail down whether Chinese production of the treats is a factor.

Since 2007, the FDA has received 2,674 reports of dog illnesses, including 501 deaths, in cases where a dog was believed to have eaten jerky treats made in China; new cases have been reported as recently as January. Some of the jerky contains Chinese chicken, which is not approved for...